How to preload GTA 5 next-gen update: PS5 & Xbox Series X|S file size Rockstar GamesIf you\u2019re one of the millions of players gearing up to return to Los Santos on next-gen hardware, you can now install the game ahead of its launch. Here\u2019s how to preload GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. GTA 5\u2019s next-gen update is nearly here, and fans will soon be able to hop back into the sprawling city of Los Santos for the third consecutive console generation. Despite some backlash over the prices, players are eager to continue their progress in Rockstar\u2019s sandbox. While this will hardly be many gamers\u2019 first time with GTA 5, the improved visuals and load times will be mean the PS5 and Xbox Series versions could become the definitive way to play one of the biggest games of all time. The wait is nearly over, and you can preload GTA 5 now on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. Here\u2019s an easy guide on how to do it. Content How to preload GTA 5 on PS5 To get your hands on GTA 5 on PS5, all you need to do is head over to the PlayStation Store and find the page for the game. You can do this by either typing it in in the search bar, or going into the \u2018Coming Soon\u2019 tab. From here, if you haven\u2019t already, you\u2019ll need to preorder GTA 5. Once the game is added to your library, you\u2019ll be met with the option to begin downloading. However, the file will remain locked until the March 15 release day. Here\u2019s an easy step-by-step guide just to recap: Switch on your console and head over to the \u2018PlayStation Store\u2019 – Navigate to the GTA 5 next-gen page – Preorder GTA 5 if you haven\u2019t already – Select \u2018Download\u2019 once the preorder is successful – Play GTA 5 on your PS5 after March 15 – How to preload GTA 5 on Xbox Series X|S Luckily, the process for preloading GTA 5 on Xbox Series X|S consoles is very similar to that on PS5. First, you\u2019ll need to boot up your console find your way to the Microsoft Store on your home screen. You\u2019ll notice a \u2018Games Coming Soon\u2019 tab, click into this to see all of the upcoming titles available for preorder. Select the version you wish to install and Preorder it, adding it to your library. The option to download will then appear, select it to begin installing. Boot up your console and head over to the \u2018Microsoft Store\u2019 – Navigate to the GTA 5 next-gen page in the \u2018Games Coming Soon\u2019 section – Preorder GTA 5 if you haven\u2019t already – Select \u2018Download\u2019 once the preorder is complete – Play the Xbox Series X|S version of GTA 5 after March 15 – GTA 5 next-gen file size As you\u2019d expect from a game and online mode that has received nine-years worth of updates, the next-gen file sizes for GTA 5 are pretty hefty. The PS5 file clocks in at around 86.8 GB, but this is actually smaller than the current PS4 file, which is nearer 135 GB. The Xbox Series X|S file is actually slightly larger at 94.2 GB, likely due to the compression offered by the PS5\u2019s faster SSD. The inclusion of GTA Online drives up the file size, but this can be bought standalone if you\u2019re worried about storage. If you\u2019re not blessed with superfast internet speeds, preloading is definitely the way to go if you\u2019d like to visit Los Santos as soon as the game goes live.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
How to preload GTA 5 next-gen update: PS5 & Xbox Series X|S file size Rockstar GamesIf you\u2019re one of the millions of players gearing up to return to Los Santos on next-gen hardware, you can now install the game ahead of its launch. Here\u2019s how to preload GTA 5 on PS5 and Xbox Series X|S. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-82110","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82110","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=82110"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/82110\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=82110"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=82110"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dejan.au\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=82110"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}